Brand new iPad 2 16GB screen keeps turning black while I try to set it up.

It is fully charged yet when I'm trying to set it up, I'll get through the first couple of steps then the screen goes black and it shuts down. I literally opened it from its sealed box less than 4 hours ago.

Try rebooting your iPad.  Press and hold BOTH the power and home buttons at the SAME time for about 10 seconds (ignore the red slider to shut down) until the Apple Logo appears, then let go of both buttons and your iPad will restart.
If after this, your iPad still exhibits issues, I'd make an appointment at the Genius Bar of your local Apple Store.  Have then check it out.  If they determine it is deffective, get a refund, not an exchange.  The reason is they could give you a refurbished iPad as opposed to a brand new one.  Once you get the refund, buy a brand new one and chances are you won't have any issues.

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